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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Leo J. Levesque, (Ret. JFD), 80 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday October 24, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Emil J and Madeline (Gui) Levesque. He was the devoted and loving husband for the last 55 years of Marlene (Gallo) Levesque.
He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. His service career continued as a firefighter for 25 years for the Johnston Fire Department. Prior to fully retiring he worked for 10 years for the Providence Center, as a Security Guard. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and was rumored to think they were always going to the Superbowl. Above all his devotion was to his family he was bar far the best husband, father, father-in-law and Papa.
Besides his wife Marlene, he is survived by his son Peter and his wife Susan Levesque. He was the “Best Papa” to Ethan Levesque and Benjamin Levesque and a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Simone Carbone and her husband Richard, and Paul Levesque and his wife Cynthia. He was predeceased by his brother Ronnie Levesque.
His funeral will leave at 9:00am on Thursday October 29, 2026, from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Rocco’s Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Nardolillo Funeral Home, Inc.
St. Rocco’s Church
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